The Children's Friend (2022)

Developer: 727 Not Hound
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A procedurally generated point-and-click adventure that feels like a surreal, darkly comedic Christmas delivery service, where you navigate children's dreams, decide who is naughty or nice, and avoid disturbing dream creatures.

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What players say

Players play a rookie Santa who sneaks into kids' dreams to gather clues and decide between a gift or a chainsaw. The game is short, with procedurally generated houses to explore, item crafting, and a strict one-hour time limit that forces planning. The dark moral choices and surreal tone are the main draw.

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